Keepers Coastal Kitchen brings a coastal-inspired dining experience to South Austin with a relaxed…read moreneighborhood feel. The restaurant's "landlocked life, coastal state of mind" concept comes through in the menu, featuring seafood-forward dishes, creative cocktails, and Gulf-inspired flavors. I ordered a custom crafted Black Cherry Muddled Mezcal Margarita, which was a great balance of smoky mezcal, sweetness, and fresh flavors. It was a unique twist on a classic margarita and was the highlight of the meal. I started with the Roasted Carrots, served with whipped ricotta, watercress, date vinaigrette, and candied pecans. While the combination of flavors was interesting, the dish felt more like a salad than a true roasted carrot dish. The carrots were also a bit overcooked, and I would have preferred for the carrots themselves to be the main focus and shine as the highlight of the dish. For my entrée, I ordered the Cioppino and customized it by removing the clams and adding extra mussels. The dish featured mussels, white fish, shrimp, and chopped clams in a flavorful tomato broth served with grilled sourdough. The seafood was well prepared, however the broth was a bit too thick like a marinara consistency but had good rich and savory flavor. The restaurant was not very busy during my visit, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The atmosphere is casual yet polished, and it's a nice spot for anyone looking for coastal flavors without having to leave Austin.

I really wanted to love Keepers. As someone who loves…read moresupporting local restaurants -- especially Persian-owned businesses -- and lives in an area that desperately needs more great dining options, I was rooting for this place from the beginning. Unfortunately, over time, the food has been more disappointing than memorable. From the opening preview when the shrimp hot dog made its debut -- an ambitious choice, but not one that made me excited to come back -- to the overly salty crab fingers and other menu items that have felt like they were trying to be interesting rather than actually being delicious, it just hasn't come together. The biggest frustration is that the potential is clearly there. The location is great, the concept is unique, and Circle C needs more restaurants that people can't wait to return to. I'm still hoping they find their stride because I want local places like this to succeed.

On this visit I decided to District Kitchen + Cocktails I ordered a District Mimosa and the Spring…read morePasta. The pasta was something I had never tried and added the Grilled Chicken to it. They are dog friendly but dogs only allowed outside in the patio. Now I know so next time will bring my fur baby. The mimosa was tasty and very good along with the pasta. The pasta and chicken had remarkable flavor with lots of ingredients all working well together.

Solid experience at district kitchen. Came early on a Sunday evening with reservations…read more I got a pulled chicken dish that was very flavorful and cooked well. We also got the special dessert which was a banana crumble, and it was amazing!

I stopped in with my laptop for a quick glass of wine and learned they're in the process of…read moreupdating their Happy Hour menu. While I don't mind a change, it was surprising to find that no Happy Hour drink specials were being offered in the meantime. The bartender was friendly and attentive, and I know the situation isn't in her control. Still, I think it would make sense to keep at least a few drink specials available while the menu transition is happening. Just some feedback for management.

The Local was an impressive setting to enjoy brunch. I love the decor and the staff felt like…read morefamily. There was a nice large bar and all indoor seating and had that old fashioned early 1900s feel. I ordered the Breakfast Sammie. Like the menu said it was cheesy scrambled eggs, candy bacon, chipotle Honey Aioli on a Potato Bun. It was very tasty with great flavor and enjoyed it very much. It was clean and perfect making it one of the best breakfast sandwiches I had.

I stopped today with my husband and absolutely LOVED it, I'm definitely gonna be back!!…read moreBut let me tell you more! The indoor is very beautiful and smells like cinnamon and apple (a scent that I love), especially going towards the bathrooms. Theres a bar section with plenty of seating and the room inside the restaurant is overall very spacious. I didn't see much of the indoor as I decided to sit outside in the patio. Although being during the Texas summer, the patio has plenty of (very powerful) fans! The view of the green belt next to the restaurant is amazing, and there is also an outdoor bar, which gives impeccable vibes. We ordered two starters and had plenty of food! My husband ordered the Barbacoa Stackers (slow roasted barbacoa, refried black beans, Jack cheese, JAK slaw, Cotija cheese) I personally loved them! The meat was tasty and juicy, the black beans were perfectly cooked and everything was so rich in flavor. Definitely a 10/10! I ordered the Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit, served with honey & seasonal fruit flavored butter (with a side of yummy bacon) Today they had strawberry flavor, and there was even strawberry jam. I have to be honest, THE BEST biscuits I've ever had in my life! And I love me some good biscuits! They were buttery and crumbly to the right point! The strawberry butter with the strawberry jam was the perfect combo! We were told the biscuits are made fresh every morning, and I love that! It was definitely a 1000/10! We also got some chips and salsa. Chips are very crunchy, and the salsa is spicy to the right point! Now I'm building my tolerance with the spicy and this salsa was really yummy, and can build up the spice! The waiter who served it to us, brought it over in a small mason jar and emptied it in the little container for our table, which was something I've never seen done like this. Definitely appreciated it! Makes me think they make their own salsa (forgot to check on that!) They also gave us a complimentary pita bread with pimento, and it was delicious! The pita bread was very crunchy and salty to the right point! They even gifted me a portion of peach and strawberry cobbler, topped with ice cream, for my birthday and it was insane! The flavor was perfectly sweet and mixed with the ice cream was very refreshing and still warm and melting in my mouth! Probably one of the best cobblers I've ever had! And keep in mind, we got here that we weren't feeling super hungry, and yet we were able to appreciate every single bite cause it was so good!! Last but not least - Ali, our server, was incredible! She was so nice throughout the whole dining experience and made sure we had everything we needed. She was so kind to ask if I could add peach puree to my freshly squeezed lemonade (which is a 10/10), and even made sure I had plenty of strawberry butter for my biscuits. We definitely took some leftovers home and I can't wait to have the remaining biscuit in the morning!

I recently had a work meeting in Austin, and I booked a large group at this spot. I can easily say,…read morethis will be my go-to every time I come back to Austin. Between the phenomenal service, the ease of catering to a big group, and the amazing food, this place is a 10 out of 10. The pimento cheese is a great touch. I personally ordered the Ruby Grilled Trout, which was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and came with the perfect garnishes. My group loved their food!!

Highly Recommend for Business or a Solid Meal If you need a…read morereliable spot for a business meeting in West Austin, this is a great choice. It's fast, located conveniently near many offices, and has plenty of space inside so you aren't cramped while talking shop. Plus, they have huge parking, which is always a relief in this area. A few things that stand out: Consistency: It is a chain, but the food quality is consistently high and exactly what you'd expect every time. Vibe: Great views from the dining area and a minimalist, professional atmosphere. Service: The servers are really polite, and the entire staff genuinely seems happy to be there, which makes a big difference in the overall experience. The Thursday Special Make sure to check them out on Thursdays for the Caramelized Prime Rib. For $49, you get a 16 oz. pecan-fired prime rib with a twice-baked potato. It's a fantastic deal for the quality you get.

I wish Yelp showed the most recent reviews first (though you can filter it this way) because then…read moreyou'll see the spot has killer reviews recently. Everything that we tried here on a Friday night was fantastic. From the medium rare ribeye to the magical whipped potatoes to the gorgeous cocktails, I couldn't get enough. Our server was all business, but he did a fantastic job. When he brought out the dessert, which was the flaming cherries Jubilee, and realized that I was in the restroom he took it back into the kitchen and waited until I was back at the table to set it on fire. This place has a fine dining feel with a fun vibe but has more affordable prices. We'll be back!

Went here for Easter brunch. Nice quiet atmosphere with attentive wait staff. The wine menu was…read morealso surprisingly impressive. Food was good but I think the side dishes outshine the main courses. Loved the fries. Beautiful view in the back of the restaurant. Thanks for a lovely experience.

Ambiance was wonderful for lunch! It helped that it was beautiful weather to sit outside too…read more Service was great. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We got the fried chicken sandwich and the steak frites. The fried chicken has good spicy flavor and was fresh. The skinny fries were so good too. The steak and frites were good with the exception of the quality of steak. Cheap piece of meat, but the sauce on top and plentiful fries was great! Also, the price for the steak frites with the low quality meat is the reason for 4/5 stars. Oh, and how could I forget, we got the beignets and those were perfect!

Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised! Popped in to beat traffic and get some work done before a…read moremeeting in Dripping Springs. The house red was actually decent, and a surprise happy hour price! I honestly thought they forgot to add the second glass Got the pulled pork sliders and although not going to write home about them they were good portions, tasty, and reasonably priced too! The place is nicer than I was expecting too! Actually REALLY loved the bar stools - solid backs and comfy. Very aesthetically pleasing throughout and had a few TVs to easily see the soccer games from most angles.

Sunday evening dinner was great! Our party of 5 was seated immediately in a comfy booth. Service…read morewas attentive and the food was excellent. Most of us got the redfish tacos with fries. It's enough to share, if you prefer a smaller portion. I wish the fish had been grilled instead of fried, but it was done well. The tortillas were cooked too long and too much on the crispy side, but it was ok. The hand cut fries were delicious. I definitely want to come back here for the meatloaf or the pork chop!

I had the Gulf Shrimp shrimp tacos which were yummy, and a nice glass of Malbec. Everyone at my…read moretable enjoyed their individual meal, Greek Gyro Salad, Signature Burger, and the Mediterranean Harvest Bowl. They all enjoyed signature Martinis. Our appetizer was the Calamari and we topped everything off with the desert, Death by Chocolate. (True description of the desert!) Our wait staff were friendly, helpful, efficient and delightful, which made for a lovely evening. Thanks to RJ, Shay and Tatum for your great service!!!! Now, if Satellite will just bring back their Grilled Salmon, Fried Shrimp and Meatloaf, we'll all be sure to keep coming back!

Decent atmosphere and service but thoroughly mediocre burgers…read more Stopped in for a business lunch on a Thursday in late May. Ordered the burger. Bun was ruined by being overly buttered (perhaps trying to cloak partially stale bun) and the burger was mediocre at best. Tasted like a frozen burger patty. Good side salad. Service was good. Overall cleanliness: above average Bathroom cleanliness: average

Unfortunately NP is absolutely right. You would expect management to step in and make things right,…read morebut instead it seems the bar back is calling the shots and deciding which young women get preferential treatment. Not worth your money. Golden rule, if they can't understand how to concoct a basic old-fashioned, move on.

My husband and I love this bar! The prices are great, the staff is super friendly, and the vibe is…read morerelaxed. Rich and Shelby always make an effort to say hello and make sure we're having a good time. The free popcorn is a big bonus too. Happy to have it in our neighborhood!